Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Madison, WI
The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.
Virginia Adler
Jun 19, 2016
Waunakee - Virginia passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, June 19, 2016 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Waunakee on July 14, 1943 to Albin and Dorothy (Meffert) Ziegler. Virginia was a lifelong resident of Waunakee and was employed for 34 years as a secretary with the Waunakee School District....
Kathleen Zaremba
Jun 19, 2016
Kathleen M. (Kathie) Smith Zaremba, of Madison, Wisconsin passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Agrace Hospice, following her fight against very aggressive cancer she discovered in May. Kathie was born December 14, 1953 to George and Kathleen Smith in Wyandotte, Michigan. After graduating from high school in Southgate, Michigan, Kathie...
Arthur Sheldon
Jun 17, 2016
DeForest - Arthur David Sheldon, age 71, passed away quietly in his sleep on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Art was born on November 8, 1944 in Appleton, and was the son of George and Dorothy (Oliver) Sheldon. Art joined the Air Force and fought in Vietnam before returning home to marry his...
Tim Ring
Jun 16, 2016
McFarland- Tim Ring passed away on June 16, 2016 at his home after a brief illness. Tim was born on Dec 27, 1951 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Don and Florine (Ballweg) Ring. Tim worked in the family business, the Park Ponderosa Ballroom, for 37 years. He was instrumental in expanding the genres of music offered by...
Otto Driewer
Jun 14, 2016
McFarland- Otto "Bud" Driewer, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at St. Mary's Care Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in York, NE on July 23, 1925 the son of Otto and Martha Driewer. Bud grew up in Nebraska until his family moved to McFarland in 1935. He enlisted in the...
Doris Zickert
Jun 14, 2016
Marshall- Doris Mae Zickert, 93, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2016. Doris was born on May 17, 1923 to Ernest & Sadie (Mitchell) Ward. Doris married Leslie Zickert on December 4, 1943 in Newville Wisconsin. They purchased their farm from Leslie's father John Zickert. Doris was a homemaker, farm hand and caregiver to her precious...
James Hagerty
Jun 14, 2016
Madison - James William Hagerty, age 87 passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Karmenta Nursing Home after a brief health issue. He was born on January 24, 1929 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to John and Emma (Dochnahl) Hagerty. The family lived in the Boscobel until just before Jim began Kindergarten, at which time they moved back to...
William Butler
Jun 13, 2016
Waunakee / Madison - William J. Butler, age 67, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on February 10, 1949 to William Butler and Irene (Wells) Butler King in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After living in Pennsylvania, his family moved to Chicago, then to Three Lakes, WI where he attended grade school, then to...
Judith Marx
Jun 12, 2016
Marx, Judith "Judy" (Acker) Cross Plains: Judy Marx, age 64, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 12, 2016 after an extended illness. She was born on January 29, 1952 in Madison, the daughter of Marilyn and Gregory Acker. She married Ron Marx on October 28, 1972 at St. Peter's Church in Ashton. Judy is survived by her husband of...
Lucille Meier
Jun 12, 2016
MADISON / NEW GLARUS- Lucille Maxine Meier went to be with our Lord on June 12th, 2016 at the age of 99. Lucille was born on April 8 1917 in New Glarus WI as Lucille Maxine Klassy, the daughter of Bill and Pearl (Staley) Klassy. Lucille graduated from New Glarus High School in 1935. She then went on...
Mary Milestone
Jun 11, 2016
MADISON--Mary Virginia Milestone, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by family. Hers was a well-lived life rooted in childhood memories of Northern Wisconsin and filled with children and family, laughter, music, tennis, friends, and her beloved dogs--Jewel, Sully, Dr. Pepper, and grand-dog, Roxy. Mary was born on March 10, 1940, in...
George Baird
Jun 11, 2016
LODI/FT. MYERS, FL - George L. Baird, at 73, passed away peacefully from Multiple Myeloma on Sat. June 11, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born Nov. 7, 1942 in Wausau, to George W. and Elaine Baird. His father First Lieutenant George died during WWII defending his country. His mother later met and married Victor O. Gaulke, and...
Joan Cosgrove
Jun 11, 2016
MADISON- Joan "Jo" Faust Cosgrove passed away on June 11th, 2016. She was born on January 10th, 1932. She was the hostess with the mostest, loved to entertain and garden. She left the party early last weekend to be with the true love of her life, Denny Cosgrove, her husband of 50 years. Jo had a lifetime of...
Michael Ahern
Jun 11, 2016
Stevensville, MI - Michael J. Ahern, age 62, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at U.W. Hospital. A funeral service to celebrate Michael's life will be held in Michigan. Please share your memories. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road Madison, WI 53705 608-238-3434
Audrey Hein
Jun 10, 2016
Sun Prairie - Audrey Marian Hein, age 92 passed away at Agrace Hospice on Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born in Madison on August 22, 1923, the daughter of Ernest and Leanitae Hillenbrand. Audrey graduated from Sun Prairie High School. She attended Edgewood College, Ripon College and Mrs.Dodge Secretarial School in Milwaukee. On October 18, 1943, Audrey...
Raphael Maerz
Jun 10, 2016
DANE - Raphael "Ray" Peter Maerz, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home with loved ones by his side on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was born on March 7, 1931, in the town of Martinsville to Peter and Christine Maerz. Ray went to school in the area. He served in the Korean War as a PFC...
Eugene Williams
Jun 9, 2016
Madison - Eugene (Gene) Williams, at the age of 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Madison due to an apparent heart attack on Thursday June 9th, 2016. Gene was born into extremely humble beginnings in South Carolina on June 20th 1951. As an adult, Gene worked his way to the state of Wisconsin where he met...
Elaine Singel
Jun 9, 2016
MADISON Elaine Evelyn Singel, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 11, 1927 in Eau Claire, WI to George and Evelyn (Benrud) Eberhardt. She was the eldest of five children and spent her childhood in Eau Claire where she met the love of...
Dean Massey
Jun 9, 2016
MADISON - Col. Dean T. Massey, age 84, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village University Woods on Thursday June 9, 2016. He was born Sept. 13, 1931 in Fish Creek, WI to the late Oswald and Vernetta (Jones) Massey. He moved to Madison in 1944 and graduated from East High School in 1949 and the University of Wisconsin...
Duane Dritlein
Jun 9, 2016
Sun Prairie- Duane D. Dritlein, age 82, passed away of June 9, 2016. Funeral services will be private.
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